Benedict Cumberbatch: Last News

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Benedict Cumberbatch and members of the “Saturday Night Live” cast showed their support for women’s rights and Roe v.

Marvel Cinematic Universe following Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness.In the film, Wanda Maximoff aka the Scarlet Witch appears to sacrifice herself to destroy the Darkhold throughout the multiverse, burying herself in the ruins of Mount Wundagore with the evil text.Olsen, who plays Wanda, has since teased however this won’t be the end of the character.“I sign extensions every time they want me to do a movie,” Olsen told Collider. “I just a signed a very short one at the beginning, so everything’s constantly just, it’s always adjusting for me.

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Elizabeth Olsen doesn’t have time for Marvel criticism.

told the Independent that she understands the negativity, but also slammed those who think comic book films “seem like a lesser type of art.”“I’m not saying we’re making indie art films, but I just think it takes away from our crew, which bugs me,” she said.“These are some of the most amazing set designers, costume designers, camera operators ― I feel diminishing them with that kind of criticism takes away from all the people who do award-winning films, that also work on these projects,” Olsen added.Olsen made her MCU debut in a post-credits scene in 2014’s “Captain America and the Winter Soldier.” She most recently reprised the role in last year’s Disney+ series “WandaVistion” and this month’s “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.”She continued, “From an actor’s point of view, whatever, I get it; I totally understand that there’s a different kind of performance that’s happening.“But I do think throwing Marvel under the bus takes away from the hundreds of very talented crew people. That’s where I get a little feisty about that,” Olsen went on.The “Godzilla” star was only supposed to appear in two movies and a cameo.

Benedict Cumberbatch returned to host for the second time over the weekend, and the celebrated actor kicked things off poking light fun at Will Smith's Oscars controversy.«I really am thrilled to be back hosting . It's been a really fun, great week. I have to be honest though, because most of the sketch writers pitched me sketches every day, and most were about ,» Cumberbatch shared as he stood on the iconic Studio 8H stage. «Which is great, I love the guy, I love playing the character… but I have been in other films.»Cumberbatch joked that Executive Producer Lorne Michaels then asked him, «Like what?»«And I said, 'Well, like .' And he said, 'Nobody saw it,'» Cumberbatch recalled.

Post Malone will make his Saturday Night Live debut this week, having been announced as the musical guest for the May 14 episode.Selena Gomez will also be making her debut on the NBC programme as host, taking over from actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who presented the show over the weekend.It comes as Malone gears up to release his forthcoming album ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’, his first LP since 2019’s ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’, next month.So far, the rapper has only released one single from it, dropping ‘One Right Now’ with The Weeknd last November. However, last month on Instagram Live he shared snippets of a bunch of other collaborations set to appear on the album, including songs with Doja Cat, Roddy Ricch, Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold and The Kid LAROI.“I would love to play this entire record and I just want to say hey to everybody that’s hanging out,” he told fans during the livestream.

Benedict Cumberbatch opted for a relaxed ensemble as he and his wife Sophie went to catch a plane at JFK International Airport on Sunday.The actor, 45, donned abrown plaid coat over a black sweater and a thick gray scarf.He added white pants and brown shoes to the look. Relaxed:Benedict Cumberbatch opted for a relaxed ensemble as he and his wife Sophie went to catch a plane at JFK International Airport on SundayIt appeared that the Doctor Strange star was looking to keep a low profile with sunglasses, a black face covering and matching baseball cap.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness debuted at No. 1 with $265M at the domestic box office from 4,534 theaters this weekend.And with a global total of $450M, Sam Raimi's $200M-budget MCU sequel became the second biggest opening for a Hollywood movie during the pandemic era - according to Deadline.The PG-13 multiverse flick - starring Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Benedict Wong - has a 75% critic approval rating (out of 315 reviews) and an 87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Regular viewers of “Saturday Night Live” already know that Chloe Fineman can deliver some uncannily accurate celebrity impressions.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the newest timeline-altering tentpole in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, captured a huge $265 million in its international box office debut.Those mighty ticket sales represent the second-biggest opening weekend overseas in pandemic times. Sony’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” still stands as the highest-grossing COVID-era debut with $340 million internationally.The second “Doctor Strange” film, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the goatee-rocking sorcerer, generated $185 million in North America over the weekend, bringing its global tally to a massive $450 million.

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Tom Hiddleston has spoken about the reveal that his Marvel character Loki is bisexual, saying he hopes it was “meaningful”In episode three of the Disney+ series Loki, Tom Hiddleston’s titular character can be seen having a conversation with Lady Loki AKA Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) about their dating history.Sylvie says: “Must’ve been would-be princess or perhaps, another prince?” to which Loki replies, “a bit of both, I suspect the same as you”, implying he has had both male and female partners in the past.In an interview with The Guardian, Hiddleston has spoken about Loki’s journey from movies (he first played the character in 2011’s Thor and appeared in five subsequent Marvel films) to his own TV series. “I was just really honoured to be asked.

Benedict Cumberbatch returned to host “Saturday Night Live” for the second time over the weekend, and the celebrated actor kicked things off poking light fun at Will Smith’s Oscars controversy.

Arcade Fire appeared on Saturday Night Live last night (May 7), performing two tracks from ‘WE’ and seemingly speaking out about abortion rights.Earlier this week, a leaked draft from the US Supreme Court suggested the organisation is preparing to overturn Roe V. Wade – a 1973 ruling that made abortion legal on a federal level.Arcade Fire used their performance on Saturday Night Live to seemingly critique the proposed draft.After a powerful performance of ‘The Lightning I,II’, vocalist Win Butler returned to the mic to say “a woman’s right to choose forever and ever and ever.

Benedict Cumberbatch proved he can make just about anything sexy while hostingSaturday Night Live for the second time, even using the bathroom.In a hilarious Kohler toilet spoof, the Oscar nominee shook things up as he stormed into a classroom full of students being forced torepeat the mantra 'there's only one acceptable way' to use a toilet.Unlike their teacher (Mikey Day), who says they must sit upright and never slouch, theSherlock star rebellious strolls in preaching 'the next big thing' that is about to hit every restroom. Hilarious sketch: Benedict Cumberbatch proved he can make just about anything sexy while hosting Saturday Night Live for the second time, even using the bathroomAs he unbuckles his belt and drops his drawers, some students gasp as he leans back and grabs a cocktail to use the loo.

Benedict Cumberbatch joked about being “beat by Will Smith” at the Oscars while hosting this weekend’s Saturday Night Live (7 May). The actor, who is currently appearing in the title role in Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, opened his monologue by pointing out that the majority of the sketches he was pitched for the show revolved around the character. “Most were about Doctor Strange,” he said.

that wiped out 20 million Europeans.“My body, my choice,” he said.Cumberbatch referenced his new movie “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” multiple times in his monologue.“They pitch me sketches everyday, most of them involving Doctor Strange,” the 45-year-old said, pointing out he was nominated for a best actor Academy Award for “”Power of the Dog,” a film “nobody saw.”Cumberbatch kicked off the Mother’s Day’s episode with a heartfelt tribute to his wife and mom, before joking that being a mother isn’t as hard as opening portals in Marvel’s multiverse.In the first post-monologue skit, Aidy Bryant played a mom who received a series of bric-à-brac wooden signs in bad taste from her extended family.Benedict Cumberbatch’s Monologue! pic.twitter.com/4BOCqXDPQa“Having a mother-in-law is like having crabs,” one sign read.“Is there more on the back?,” Bryant’s character asked.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s leaked draft opinion that threatens to overturn Roe v. Wade loomed large over Saturday Night Live, from the cold open to the Weekend Update to the curtain call. As they walked out to take a bow, the episode’s host, Benedict Cumberbatch, and several Saturday Night Live cast members wore white T-shirts with 1973 on them, which is the year the Supreme Court’s landmark decision was made. Garments with 1973 emblazoned on them have been used to show support for Roe v. Wade.

Benedict Cumberbatch hosted tonight’s Saturday Night Live to promote his new movie, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. He mentioned the hugely popular Marvel franchise in his opening monologue, and the movie also was referenced in the very last skit, cast member Chloe Fineman’s “The Understudy”.

Benedict Cumberbatch and a number of stars took a political stand during the closing moments of the new episode over the weekend.As the host of this week's, Cumberbatch led the goodnights with the cast and musical guests, Arcade Fire, on stage.However, the star took a quiet stand against the ongoing political controversy surrounding the leaked Supreme Court decision draft that threatens to overturn Roe V. Wade and put women's abortion and reproductive rights at risk.Cumberbatch and cast members Mikey Day, Chloe Fineman, Alex Moffat, Kyle Mooney, Chris Redd and Cecily Strong all rocked white T-shirts with 1973 written across the front in blue and red.